AYRES S2R-T34
Cove, OR — April 9, 2009
Event Information
| Date | April 9, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA190 |
| Event ID | 20090413X22431 |
| Location | Cove, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.01667, -117.78833 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AYRES |
| Model | S2R-T34 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from rising terrain while maneuvering.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he took off on the aerial application flight with the intention of spraying a field. The pilot stated that he was 200 feet above the ground as he approached the field. The airplane lost airspeed and altitude as the pilot maneuvered to align his flight path with the spray area. The elevation of the ground increased as the airplane approached the designated field. Midway into the turn, the airplane impacted the ground and the fuselage was deformed. The pilot additionally reported that he did not experience any mechanical malfunction with the operation of the airplane.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.